On March 13, 2024, in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, ELCIR ecclesiastics met with Bishop Silvanus of Peterhof, rector of St. Petersburg Theological Academy of The Russian Orthodox Church. The other guests were two faculty members of Moscow Theological Academy of The Russian Orthodox Church—Aleksei Svetozarski, head of the church history … [Read more...]
TICI celebrates anniversaries, hosts conference and inaugurates new building
On December 8, 2023, the Theological Institute of The Church of Ingria (TICI) located in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, hosted a theological conference on the occasion of the 30th anniversary since the then Laurikalla Training Center was first established and the 160th anniversary of the seminary in Kolpany. The topic of the conference was … [Read more...]
Church dedication in Ulan-Ude
The 12th Sunday after Trinity, August 27, 2023, saw the long-awaited dedication of the church building for Grace of Christ Lutheran Church in Ulan-Ude, Buryatia! The worship service was led by Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi and the Congregation’s Senior Pastor Vladimir Nikiforov. During the dedication ceremony, they were joined by ELCIR … [Read more...]
ELCIR joins in with commemorating victims of political repression at Kirjamo memorial
On July 29, 2023, villagers and guests attended the annual remembrance meeting at the memorial to the victims of political repressions near Kirjamo, Leningrad Oblast. The meeting gathered local residents from Bolshoye Kuzyomkino, Kirjamo, Konnovo, Tiskolovo, Gakkovo as well as participants from Kingisepp and St. Petersburg. Sharings came from … [Read more...]
Christian churches in Russia celebrate family, love and faithfulness
On July 8, 2023, Day of Family, Love and Faithfulness in Russia, St. George’s Lutheran Church of Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, held a second interdenominational festival. Organizers: The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria, The Roman Catholic Diocese of the Mother of God, The North-West Association of the Russian Church of Evangelical Faith … [Read more...]
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